Acer Chromebase DC221HQ User manual

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Acer Chromebase DC221HQ User’s Manual
This revision: 02/2015
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Table of contents
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Table of contents
Your Acer Chromebase tour 4
Front view ....................................................................................4
Base view ....................................................................................5
Rear view.....................................................................................6
Environment.................................................................................7
Getting started 8
Plug in and set up your Acer Chromebase ..................................8
Turn on your Acer Chromebase...................................................8
Using the touchscreen .................................................................8
Select your language settings......................................................9
Connect to a network...................................................................9
Sign in to your Google Account ...................................................9
The Chrome OS Desktop 11
Desktop overview.......................................................................11
Apps 13
Managing apps ..........................................................................13
Google Drive .............................................................................13
Gmail ........................................................................................15
Google Docs ..............................................................................15
YouTube ...................................................................................15
Playing video or audio files ........................................................16
Other Supported File Types.......................................................16
Chrome Web Store ...................................................................16
Chrome tips and tricks 17
Settings 23
Changing the language settings ................................................23
Changing the clock settings.......................................................24
Customizing appearance ...........................................................24
Setting up a printer ....................................................................25
Updating Chrome OS.................................................................25

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Help 26
Online and offline help .............................................................. 26
Information for your safety and comfort 27
Safety instructions..................................................................... 27
Radio frequency interference .................................................... 30
Medical devices......................................................................... 30
Vehicles..................................................................................... 31
Potentially explosive environments ........................................... 32
Emergency calls........................................................................ 32
Disposal instructions ................................................................. 32
Tips and information for comfortable use.................................. 33
Regulations and safety notices 36
FCC notice ................................................................................ 36
LCD pixel statement.................................................................. 37
Federal Communications Commission
Declaration of Conformity.......................................................... 38

Your Acer Chromebase tour
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Your Acer Chromebase tour
Now that you are done setting it up, let us show you around your new Acer
Chromebase.
Front view
#Icon Item Description
1Webcam
Web camera for video communication.
A light next to the webcam indicates that
the webcam is active.
2Stereo
microphones Internal microphones for sound recording.
3Screen Displays computer output.
Some models support touch input.
4Power key Turns the computer on and off.
5Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo
audio output.
1
2
3
4
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Base view
#Icon Item Description
1USB ports
Connect to USB devices.
If a port is black it is USB 2.0 compatible,
if it is blue it is also USB 3.0 compatible
and supports fast charging.
2HDMI-out port Supports high-definition digital video
connections.
3Ethernet (RJ-
45) port
Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based
network.
4DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
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Rear view
#Icon Item Description
1USB port
Connects to USB devices.
If a port is black it is USB 2.0
compatible, if it is blue it is also USB
3.0 compatible.
2Headset/speaker
jack
Connects to audio devices
(e.g., speakers, headphones), or a
headset with microphone.
3SD™card reader
Accepts Secure Digital (SD™) cards.
Note: The card reader uses one card
at a time.
4
Kensington lock
slot
Connects to a Kensington-compatible
computer security lock.
Note: Wrap the computer security lock
cable around an immovable object such
as a table or handle of a locked drawer.
Insert the lock into the notch and turn
the key to secure the lock. Some
keyless models are also available.
5Shutdown / reset
pinhole
Shuts down and resets the computer.
Insert a small, thin object (such as a
paperclip).
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2
3
5
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Note: Items 1, 2, and 3 are located behind a cover on the rear of your
computer.
Environment
•Temperature:
•Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C
•Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C
•Humidity (non-condensing):
•Operating: 20% to 80%
•Non-operating: 20% to 80%

Getting started
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Getting started
Plug in and set up your Acer Chromebase
Open the stand until it snaps in place. Then, tilt the display panel to an
angle of between 15 and 75 degrees from an upright position.
Connect the DC-in jack to your Acer Chromebase and plug the AC adapter
into an AC outlet.
Turn on your Acer Chromebase
On the Acer Chromebase, the power button is located in the lower-right
corner beneath the screen. A "connect" screen will appear when the Acer
Chromebase first boots up.
Using the touchscreen
Your Acer Chromebase uses a touchscreen for selecting items and
entering information. Use your finger to tap the screen. You may use the
following gestures:

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Tap: Touch the screen once to open items and select items.
Drag: Hold your finger on the screen and drag across the screen to select
text and images.
Tap and hold: Tap and hold an item to see a list of actions available for
that item. From the pop-up menu that appears, tap the action you want to
perform.
Scroll: To scroll up or down the screen, simply drag your finger up or down
the screen in the direction that you want to scroll.
Select your language settings
Use the "Select your language" drop-down list to choose your default
language setting. If there is more than one way to type in your language,
you may be prompted to select a keyboard input method as well.
Connect to a network
Connect to a network using the built-in LAN jack at the rear of the computer
or select a wireless network from the "Select a network" list to connect to
the Internet. If wireless network access is protected, you will need an
access password to connect to it.
Accept the Terms of Service
Once connected to a network, accept the Terms of Service. Your Acer
Chromebase will then download any available system updates, so you
automatically get the latest Chrome OS features.
Sign in to your Google Account
If you already have a Google Account, enter your username and password
in the sign-in box that appears and click on the Sign in button.

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Important: Sign in with your primary Google Account. This account
will be set as the owner and is the only account that will be able to
change certain Chrome settings.
Create a new Google Account
You can create a new Google Account if you don’t already have one. Click
Create a Google Account on the right to set up a new account. A Google
Account gives you access to useful web services developed by Google,
such as Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Calendar.
Browse as a guest
You can also use the Acer Chromebase without a Google Account by
clicking Browse as a Guest on the left.
Set your account picture
This picture will represent your account on the main sign-in screen and
status area. If you like, you can use the Acer Chromebase’s built-in
webcam to take a photo. If you don’t want to take a photo at this time, you
can choose an icon instead. You can always update your picture after
you’ve signed in.
Also, your Acer Chromebase is integrated with your Google account
profile. After signing in with your Google account you have the option of
choosing your Google account profile picture.

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The Chrome OS Desktop
Desktop overview
Launcher Window controls Status area
and settings
Window controls
Icon Description Icon Description
Close a tab Open a new tab
Minimize, maximize, or dock
the window on the left or
right
Close the window
Back to the previous page Go to the next page
Reload the page Search
Bookmark Chrome controls

The Chrome OS Desktop
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Launcher
Icon Description Icon Description
Google Chrome Gmail
Google Search YouTube
Google Drive Apps list
Status area and settings
Icon Description Icon Description
Chrome OS help Shut down
Lock screen Settings
Battery status Volume control
Bluetooth status Wireless network
connection
Note: Specifications vary. Some icons may not be applicable to your
Acer Chromebase.

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Apps
Managing apps
Installing apps in Chrome OS
See "Installing new apps from the Chrome Web Store" on page 16.
Removing apps from Chrome OS
1. Click the apps list button ( ).
2. Right-click on the app you want to remove.
3. Select Remove from Chrome.
Customizing apps pinned to the launcher
1. Click the apps list button ( ).
2. Right-click on the app you want to add to the launcher.
3. Select Pin to Launcher.
To reorder the apps in the launcher, just drag them around.
Google Drive
All files saved to your Google Drive are saved online and are accessible to
other devices, such as your smartphone or tablet. Files saved to the
Downloads folder are saved to your local drive and are only accessible to
your Acer Chromebase.
Note: You must be connected to the Internet to do the following
Google Drive operations.
Sync files from Downloads to Google Drive
1. In the apps list, click on the Files icon.

Apps
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2. If this your first time accessing your Google Drive, click on the Google
Drive icon to enable access.
3. Once your Google Drive is enabled, select the files that you want to
upload.
4. Drag-and-drop the files on to Google Drive.

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Enable offline access to Google Drive files
You can access files stored on your Google Drive while offline, but first you
must enable offline access:
1. In the Apps panel, click on the Files icon, then click on Google Drive.
2. Select the file (s) you want to access offline.
3. Right-click to bring up the context sensitive menu and click on
Available offline. A check mark will appear to indicate the file is
available offline.
Gmail
Composing an email
1. From the launcher, click on the Gmail icon.
2. Click COMPOSE.
3. Enter the recipient’s email address, the subject, and the message.
4. When you are finished composing your message, click Send.
Google Docs
Creating a new document
1. From the launcher, click on the Google Drive icon ( ).
2. Click on CREATE and select the type of document you want to create.
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website on which users can upload, share and
view videos. You can access it by clicking the YouTube icon on the
launcher.

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Playing video or audio files
Your Acer Chromebase has a built-in media player to play audio and video
files. To play a file, double-click on an audio or video file in your Files app.
Media type Supported formats
Audio / Video .3gp, .avi, .mov, .mp4, .m4v, .m4a, .mp3, .mkv, .ogv,
.ogm, .ogg, .oga, .webm, .wav
Other Supported File Types
Your Acer Chromebase supports a number of other file formats.
File type Supported formats
Microsoft
Office files .doc, .docx, .ppt, .pptx, .xls, .xlsx – (all read-only)
Images .bmp, .gif, .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .webp
Compressed .zip, .rar, .tar, .tar.gz (.tgz), .tar.bz2 (.tbz2)
Other .txt, .pdf
Chrome Web Store
Installing new apps from the Chrome Web Store
1. Click the apps list button ( ) and then click on Chrome Web Store.
2. You can then browse through the app categories in the left column or
search for a specific type of app using the search box.
3. When you find an app that you would like to add, hover your mouse
over it and then click on ADD TO CHROME.
4. A verification window will pop up, click on Add to download and install
the app, or click on Cancel.
5. To open your new app, click the apps list button ( )and then click on
the app.

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Chrome tips and tricks
Your Acer Chromebase is a new type of computer that works somewhat
differently than what you may be used to, so you might like to know how
easy and useful things are when using it. Here are some tips and tricks.
How to create documents
1. Press the Search key on your keyboard.
Press
2. Click on Google Docs.
Click
That’s it. You’ve just created a new document in less than one second. With
your new document, you can add text, insert images, change the font,
make it bold, underline it, italicize it – you get the gist. You can also click
Google Sheets to create spreadsheets and Google Slides to create
presentations.
Click
or

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How to share documents with other users
1. Click the Share button in the upper right corner of your document.
Click
2. Add people by typing in their email address.
3. After you click Done, they’ll receive an email letting them know a
document has been shared with them.
Click
To find your document later, press the Share key and click on the Google
Drive icon – this opens Google Drive, which shows you a list of your files
and folders. You can search for files by name at the top of the screen.
How to start a video chat
1. Press the Search key and click on the Hangouts call icon.
Press Click
>
2. Type in the name or email address of a person.

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3. Click the Submit button to start your Hangout.
Click
For all you Skype users out there, Google+ Hangouts are free video chats
for up to ten people.
How to listen to music
Google Play Music
1. Press the Search key and click Google Play Music.
Press Click
>
2. To discover or buy songs, use the search box at the top.
3. To play a song, just double-click on it.
4. All of the music you upload or buy will be saved under My Music.
For other streaming apps like Pandora, Spotify, Rdio, Deezer and more
(availability varies by country):
1. Press the Search key and click on Store to go to the Chrome Web
Store, then do a search for Pandora or other music apps.
Press Click
>
2. When you find what you want, click the Add to Chrome button.

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How to watch videos, TV, or movies
YouTube
1. Press the Search key, click YouTube and you’re ready to roll.
Press Click
>
Google Play Movies
1. Press the Search key and click Google Play Movies.
Press Click
>
To find more entertainment apps like Netflix, Flixster, and more (availability
varies by country):
1. Press the Search key and click Store.
Press Click
>
2. Select Entertainment on the left side.
3. Choose TV & Movies.